Climate and health

The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and changing patterns of infectious disease vectors will challenge global health over the next few decades, particularly amongst vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and those living in extreme poverty. Heat waves, droughts, and floods can lead to physical problems such as malnutrition and dehydration as well as mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Addressing the health impacts of climate change requires a multi-faceted approach that includes the development of measures to help communities prepare for and respond to the health impacts of climate change. Understanding the complex interactions between climate change and health and developing effective interventions to address the health impacts of climate change, is essential to safeguarding the health and well-being of populations around the world.